Father’s Day Thoughts —
It’s All Daddy’s Fault Scripture teaches us to say: “Our Father, who art in heaven,” and to confess that there is “one God and Father of all.” Some people blame Him for all the world’s…
FAITH AND PRAYER
May 1 has been designated as a national day of prayer. The last few years have seen a resurgence of interest in prayer and an increased emphasis on a national day of prayer. The conditions…
The Marriage Mindset: “I Am Third!”
Does anyone remember Gale Sayers? Chicago Bears fans know the name well. Sayers was a speedy running back who played for their team during the 1960’s. For many, however, Gale Sayers is most remembered for…
Announcements
General Pastoral Conference of the CLC June 17-19, 1997 Immanuel Lutheran College Eau Claire, Wisconsin Chaplain: Wayne Eichstadt Liturgist: Mark Berntahl Preacher: John Klatt Excuse Committee: Leroy Dux, Paul Schaller, Robert McDonald Program Committee: Jerome…
In Our CLC Classrooms —
Meet: Matt Thurow Matt Thurow began his teaching career in January 1966 at Gethsemane Lutheran School of Spokane, Washington. Matt attended Immanuel Lutheran High School and College, receiving his B.S. degree in Elementary Education in…
Book Review —
Etubom and Mma Under the Gracious Care of Abasi* *Etubom and Mma are Efik terms of honor and love. Abasi is Efik for God. I cannot tell how delighted I was, while visiting in one…
SMORGASBORD
Unless otherwise noted, the comments are the editor’s. * ” . . . MY NIGERIAN DIARY” “The 50 copies that we had ordered disappeared very fast, and people have ordered more copies, so we are…
“And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen”
— Matthew 28:20 “I Am With You Always . . .” Today as the fortieth day after Easter we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord and Savior. In the final verse of the last chapter…
Studies in Galatians
Standing Fast In The Liberty By Which Christ Has Made Us Free (See 5:1) Galatians 1:11-24 Credibility Gaps When parents just don’t understand their children, or when children just don’t trust their parents, it has…
In Recognition Of Godly Mothers —
“What Did Your Mama Say?” (The following is based on an actual event from a retired pastor’s ministry.) The young clergyman hesitated a moment, then said a brief prayer before peering into the hospital room…